CITES & CMS

The AfESG works with both CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) and CMS (the Convention on Migratory Species) to provide technical advice on issues related to the African elephant under the two conventions.

CITES

Many members of the AfESG operate in the CITES realm in their institutional roles, be they government, NGO, or researcher. The AfESG Secretariat uses information from its members, as well as the AAED to provide technical advice and engage with CITES in a variety of areas. Over the past few years, this has included: